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Sex Pistols 7pm Rise Stage
The Sex Pistols are from London, England, and are one of the foundational bands of British punk. Their stripped-down, aggressive sound helped redefine rock in the late 1970s, influencing generations of punk and alternative bands. They’re natural companions to The Clash, The Damned, Buzzcocks, Ramones, and Generation X. Their live reputation has always been confrontational and unpredictable, and seeing them at Riot Fest is as much about experiencing a piece of punk history as it is about hearing the songs. With Frank Carter handling vocals for the current incarnation, there’s also plenty of modern punk energy in the performance.
Pixies 8:15 Rebel Stage
Pixies are from Boston and combine alternative rock, punk, surf rock, noise, and surreal pop. Their music is famous for dramatic quiet/loud dynamics, unusual song structures, and the contrast between Black Francis’s intensity and the band’s melodic side. They’re a natural fit for fans of Sonic Youth, The Breeders, Nirvana, Pavement, and Dinosaur Jr. Live, they’re generally tight and focused rather than overly theatrical. The songs themselves provide the drama, and when those guitars explode, they can be absolutely massive.